Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Mays, S. Williams
Directors Absent
R. Martinez, S. Lee Ph.D.
Guests Present
M. Walker
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
B. Wilson Ed.D. called a meeting of the board of directors of Life School to order on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 9:32 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
B.
Invocation
C.
Recognitions
III. Public Meeting/Board Training - State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST)
A.
Motion to Enter a Public Hearing
C. Ransbottom made a motion to enter a public hearing.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Board entered a Public Meeting at 9:36 AM
B.
State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST)
C.
Motion to Close the Public Meeting and Reconvene in Regular Session
R. Mays made a motion to Close the Public Meeting.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Public Meeting closed at 9:47 AM
IV. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of the State Financial Accountbility Rating (FIRST) Report as presented in the Public Hearing
C.
Acceptance of Student Support Services Agreements
D.
Acceptance of the Report on Active or Retired Teachers Pertaining to Tutoring per SB 1356 (Fall Semester)
E.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, October 16, 2024
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the October Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
C. Clemmons made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
8% of 2025 complete
8% of Total Revenue
10% of Expenses
226.416 Days Cash on Hand
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2025-2026 Revised Calendar
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the 2025-2026 Revised Calendar as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Method for Selecting a Mechanical Contractor at Life High School Oak Cliff – Main Bldg.
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the Method for Selecting a Mechanical Contractor at Life High School Oak Cliff - Main Building.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Contractor for Vegetation Clean-up and to Conduct Flood Study for Grove Creek Located in Waxahachie, Texas
R. Mays made a motion to Approve the Contractor for Vegetation Clean-up and to Conduct Flood Study for Grove Creek Located in Waxahachie, Texas.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution for Designation of Non-Business Days Under Texas Public Information Act for Calendar Year 2025
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Board Resolution for Designation of Non-Business Days Under the Texas Public Information Act for Calendar Year 2025.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School Board Members
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the Board Members as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School Board Officers
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve Life School Board Officersfor the Calendar Year 2025 as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
S. Williams made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board enterd executive session at 10:06 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of the Intruder Detection Audit
C.
Possible Discussion of Leased Property
D.
Possible Discussion of Property
E.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
F.
Possible Discussion of Annual Review of the Superintendent Succession Plan
G.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:25 AM
VII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Authorize Negotiation and Approval of the Purchase Sale Agreement, Executed by the Chief Operations Officer, for the Purchase of Property Located in Ellis County, Texas
R. Mays made a motion to Approve the Purchase Sale Agreement, Executed by the Chief Operations Officer, for the Purchase of Property Located in Ellis County, Texas.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Abstain
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Abstain
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
B.
Possible Approval of the 2025 Life School Catastrophic Circumstance Implementation Plan for the Superintendent
C. Ransbottom made a motion to the 2025 Life School Catastrophic Circumstance Implementation Plan for the Superintendent.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to Adjourn the November 20, 2024 Meeting.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
Board Member Randall Mays presented the Invocation